Excitement over the royal wedding is spreading across the world as international broadcasters snap up British documentaries on the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton.
The programmes, produced by BBC Worldwide, have been sold to broadcasters at the MIPTV media market event in Cannes.
One production, William and Kate — A Royal Engagement, has sold to 32 broadcasters internationally, including in the US, Australia and Thailand. The documentary gives an insight into the couple’s contrasting upbringings, including interviews with friends, historians and biographers.
Steve Macallister, managing director for sales and distribution at BBC Worldwide, said: “The impressive sales of William and Kate — A Royal Engagement highlight the international interest in the royal wedding and we have a strong collection of new programmes to satisfy this demand at MIPTV.”
Other productions include Royally Mad, presented by Cat Deeley, in which America’s most enthusiastic royal fans are tested on their devotion to the royals during a trip to London.